A Delta Air Lines passenger jet made a dramatic crash landing at Toronto airport on Monday afternoon, flipping upside down on the tarmac with its tail and one wing shorn off. But all 80 people aboard clambered out of the jet, which was coming in from Minneapolis. At least 18 of them suffered injuries, some of them critical but not life threatening.
The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred amid strong winds and drifting snow. It was the latest in a spate of incidents that have rattled travelers globally, including a crash in South Korea in December that killed 179 people and a fatal midair collision near Washington that left 67 people dead.
Details of the Crash in Toronto
The plane’s roof became its floor. Pete Koukov, a professional skier from Colorado who was on Flight 4819, said that nothing seemed amiss during the plane’s final descent. “The second that the wheels hit the ground, then everything happened,” Mr. Koukov, 28, said in an interview on Monday night. “The next thing I know, we’re sideways.”
Investigation Ongoing
The investigation into the crash in Toronto is ongoing. Authorities are looking into various factors that may have contributed to the accident, including weather conditions, mechanical issues, and human error. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
